Teaching Assistant

The Role

The Governors of Keyworth Primary and Nursery School are looking to appoint a highly committed and passionate colleague to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to team working and playing a full role in the wider life of the school. The position is for a Grade 3 TA; we are ideally looking for a someone with good SEND experience, and a strong belief in inclusion, who can work across the primary age phase. A knowledge of phonics would be beneficial.

At Keyworth Primary we pride ourselves on our positive ethos and enjoy fantastic backing from our school community. We can offer the successful candidate high levels of support and the opportunity to work within a skilled, motivated and friendly staff team. Further development opportunities and support are available through the other schools in our Trust, Equals Trust. We also work in close collaboration with Crossdale Primary School.

Staff well-being is of paramount importance to us and we always remember that all team members are human beings first with their own families and situations outside of work.

We strongly encourage applicants to come for a visit. Visits can be arranged by email schooloffice@keyworth.notts.sch.uk or phone 01159748005. 

How to Apply

Should you wish to apply for the post, please visit our trust’s vacancies page - https://equalstrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies and apply through the portal by pressing 'Apply Now'

Covering Letter

Your covering letter should be no more than 600 words and should clearly state why you are the right person to join our team – this candidate pack will give you a strong idea of the type of TA our children need. A visit to the school would give you further information to support your application.

Closing Date/Interviews

Please ensure your application arrives no later than 23rd June 2023.

• We aim to interview after 28th June 2023. However, we may interview earlier than that if we have suitable candidates– please apply asap if you are interested in this position. We will contact successful applicants to agree interview dates.

• This position is available from 4th September 2023.

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Benefits

Other
Employee Assistance Programme	Access to: counselling, physiotherapy, menopause support, GP appointments and more, LGPS pension scheme.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent		Desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
The national curriculum/ early years foundation stage framework	Desirable
The needs of young children	Desirable
Positive behaviour management strategies	Desirable
Relevant Experience
Experience of working with young children with Special Educational Needs	Desirable